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March 26 - March 28

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2026 Southwest Homeschool Baseball Classic Tournament

March 26 - March 28

Find Tournament Schedule Here

Will be announced prior to the 2026 Tournament

Division Standings

Will be announced during the 2026 Tournament

Purchase Tournament Tickets

Will be available prior to the 2026 Tournament NO CASH accepted at Tournament Entrances

DIVISION I

Teams will be announced prior to the 2026 Tournament Location: TBD

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DIVISON II

Teams will be announced prior to the 2026 Tournament Location: TBD

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DIVISION III

Teams will be announced prior to the 2026 Tournament Location: TBD

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Tournament Rules and Details

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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HOTELS

Choose from one of our preferred hotels with special tournament pricing!

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Rules and General Information

  • Tickets can only be purchased on-line; NO CASH is being accepted at the tournament entrances.
  • The link to the tickets is available on the previous page by clicking the tickets button or at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/southwest-homeschool-classica-
    baseball-tournament
  • Once your ticket has been purchased, you will receive QR code which can be scanned at any gate in exchange for a wristband.
There is a 4-game guarantee, and we have three divisions.

  • Division 1: The top 4 teams in Division 1 will playoff, three total games on Saturday, March 22nd . #1 seed vs. #4 seed then #2 seed vs. #3 seed and then the winners play in the championship.
  • Division 2: the #1 and #2 seeds will play for the championship. The #3 and #4 seed will get one extra game on Saturday, March 22nd.
  • Division 3: The top two seeds in Division 3 will play for the championship on Saturday, March 22nd .
Arm care is very important. 
  • The maximum number of pitches per player for the tournament is 130.
  • The maximum number of pitches per day to be able to throw the next day is 40. 
  • We will forward a link where you can enter in pitcher names, pitch counts and game scores so you can see everyone’s results and seeding possibilities.
  • Bring turf shoes/rubber molded cleats to all games.
  • Players must wear turf molded cleats or turf shoes. 
  • No metal spikes allowed on any field (except on the Division 3 – Field 3 which is a dirt field). 
  • No sunflower seeds.
  • Game length is 7 innings subject to the time limit and run rule. 
  • No new inning may start after 1:40 for Division 1 and 2 (Drop Dead 2:10, and revert back to the previous completed inning). 
  • For Division 3, no new inning can start after 1:30. (Drop Dead 2:00)
  • Saturday’s playoffs are full, 7 inning games with no time limit, subject to the run rule.
Run Rule: 
  • 15 runs after 3 innings
  • 10 runs after 4 innings
  • 8 runs after 5 innings.
  1. Most Wins
  2. W/L percentage
  3. Head to Head
  4. Fewest runs allowed per defensive inning played
  5. Most runs scored per offensive inning played
  6. Coin flip
  • Teams will bring 3 NFHS game ready baseballs to each contest. 
  • Each team has rotated for one visitors game and one home game on each Thurs and Fri – this has been predetermined. 
  • On Thursday and Friday the visiting team will be in the 3rd base dugout. The only exception is if a team is playing back to back games. 
  • Seeding will determine home team for the Saturday games.
NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS ALLOWED ON ANY FIELD

  • Division 1: TBD
  • Division 2: TBD
  • Division 3: TBD
SW Homeschool Championship T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and merch will be delivered to your field and given to your head coach. 

We may have extra T-shirts and the cost is $20.  There are also long-sleeve shirts, crew sweatshirts, dry fit merch, hoodies, etc.
We want to give coaches a chance to see as many of their players compete as possible. 
  • Divisions 1-3 can bat as many as you’d like, and freely substitute. It’s a coach’s decision. 
  • If you play straight up to start the game you cannot change to freely substituting during the game.
COVID policies are unique to each host location. Read the updated signage when you enter the parks and stay up to date on Texas COVID guidelines.
See the Southwest Homeschool Classic Tournament page for links to the teams, schedules and hotels.

If the room allotment shows sold out, call or text Mike 214-632-6230. It’s possible more rooms can be added.

Division 1: TBD
Division 2: TBD
Division 3: TBD
Tournament Pricing: Mail by January 31.

Write check to: TACA Baseball. 

Mail to:
Mike Ostrom, 1608 Lomar Drive, Carrollton, TX, 75007.

HOTELS for 2026 SW HS TOURNEY

BOOKING DATES: (Wednesday) March 25, 2026 - (Sunday) March 29, 2026

Home2 Suites McKinney

Must Book By Friday, March 6, 2026 2630 South Central Expressway, McKinney, TX, 75070

If you prefer to make reservations by phone, please call 1-800-774-1500 (Booking Code: TAC).

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott McKinney

Must Book By Friday, March 6, 2026 2660 South Central Expressway, McKinney, TX, 75070

If you prefer to make reservations by phone, please call 1-888-236-2427 (SpringHill Booking Code: TAC).

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The Elm, a Ramada by Wyndham

Must Book By Friday, Feb 19, 2026 301 E. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068

If you prefer to make reservations by phone, please call 214-618-0700 (Group Code - 032626TAC).

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